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Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for September 18th, 2024

On September 8th, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jared Rye (38) of Plattsmouth (NE) after he allegedly rammed a vehicle on 210th Avenue and Highway 2 in Fremont County and existed his truck while displaying a knife. He was charged with Reckless Driving, DWI, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Assault (Displaying Dangerous Weapon), Going Armed With Intent, and Introducing a Controlled Substance Into Correctional Facility. Bond was set at $15,000 cash or corporate surety. 

On September 9th, Jody King (20) of Darlington pleaded guilty to a charge of Sexual Abuse (Felony) in Nodaway County Circuit Court. The case was moved from Gentry County on a change of venue. He was sentenced to five years probation by Judge Corey Herron. 

On September 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Amanda King (37) of Maryville alleging Assault (Law Enforcement Officer). 

On September 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Jennifer Miller (37) of Ravenwood alleging Stealing (Felony), Forgery (Felony), and Exploitation of an Elderly Person (Felony). An affidavit from the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department alleges the defendant stole $48,992.45 from an elderly person’s checking and savings accounts. Bond was set at $10,000 signature bond.

On September 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Ryan Riley (22) of Hopkins alleging DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and No Seat Belt.

On September 10th, Sean Sweat (29) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to an amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Jay Hemenway. Defendant must do monthly drug tests, obtain a mental health evaluation and follow recommendations, make $912 in restitution, and maintain employment for a minimum of at least 30 hours a week. 

On September 10th, Jeffrey Ebrecht (40) of Fairfax pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Resisting Arrest. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice.

On September 10th, Jose Pacheco (39) of Kansas City (KS) pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI and No Valid License. He was assessed $700 in fines and costs by Judge Robert Rice.

On September 10th, Judge Corey Herron ordered an arrest warrant for Joseph Dixon (44) of Independence alleging that he violated his probation. Bond was denied. Dixon had been placed on probation in Nodaway County Circuit Court on a charge of Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony). 

On September 10th, John Pierson (33) of St. Joseph failed to appear in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court on charges of Forgery (Felony) and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Device. A warrant was issued and bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety. 

On September 10th, Charles Hunter (33) of Grant City pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to charges of Driving While Revoked and Tampering with Property of Another. He was assessed $400 in fines and court costs by Judge Robert Rice.

On September 10th, Tucker Herndon (44) of Graham pleaded guilty to a charge of Sex Offender Present on School Grounds. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice.

On September 10th, special prosecutor Tara Cluck filed charges in Worth County against Jill Heberlee (47) of Pittsburg (MO) alleging Non-Support (Felony). The amount alleged owed as of January 1st, 2023 was $17,359.69.

On September 10th, Christopher Wilcox (39) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Careless & Imprudent Driving. He was assessed $216.50 in court costs by Judge Robert Rice and placed on two years probation. 

On September 10th, Francis Bonor (56) of Eagleville pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Stealing. He was fined $500 by Judge Jay Hemenway. Subsequently, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Bonor alleging 2 counts Trespassing. The charging document alleges that on August 27th and 28th, the defendant unlawfully entered real property belonging to another after having been warned by deputies not to enter. Bond was set at $2,000, cash only. He had been on probation in Harrison County Circuit Court on a charge of Burglary (Felony). On September 11th, Judge Steven Hudson found that the defendant failed to abide by the conditions of his probation, suspended his probation, and issued a warrant. Bond was set at $10,000, cash only. 

On September 11th, Caden Wilson (26) of Albany pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. He was assessed $415.50 in fines and court costs by Judge Rebecca McGinley, placed on probation for two years, and ordered to complete SATOP within 90 days.

On September 11th, Kolten Smith (20) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI, No Plates, and Minor Visibly Intoxicated. He was assessed $666 in fines and court costs by Judge Rebecca McGinley, placed on probation for two years, and must complete SATOP within 90 days.

On September 11th, Alan McConkey (37) of Albany pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI and Speeding (89 mph). He was assessed $647 in fines and court costs by Judge Rebecca McGinley, placed on probation for two years, sentenced to two days in jail with credit for 12 hours served, and ordered to complete SATOP within 90 days.

On September 12th, Livingston County Prosecutor Adam Warren filed charges against Chad O’Bryan (52) of Chillicothe alleging two counts Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Exhibiting). Bond was denied. An affidavit from the Chillicothe Police Department alleges that the defendant was stepping onto Chillicothe Middle School property while armed with shears and swinging them on September 3rd, causing the school to change its day to day operations to protect students. Subsequently, the Chillicothe Police Department affidavit alleges that later that day, the defendant threatened a mental health worker with an axe. 

On September 12th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Nyankoor Chuol (19) of Des Moines alleging Driving with License Belonging to Another, Speeding (105 mph), and Minor in Possession. 

On September 12th, US Senators Charles Grassley (R-IA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Laphonza Butler (D-CA) introduced the Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act. If passed, it would establish a new grant program that would help prevent youth opioid use by creating programs to educate students on the dangers of opioid use. A companion bill has been introduced in the US House. In California, fentanyl is responsible for 1 in every five deaths of young people between the ages of 15 and 24.

On September 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Steven Baker (19) of Essex (IA) in Nodaway County on charges of Minor in Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While Suspended, Speeding, No Insurance, and Failure to Register.

On September 13th at 11:01 pm at a private parking lot eight miles north of Savannah, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that Austin Cook (30) of Savannah was performing donuts in the parking lot on a 2023 Polaris when the vehicle flipped, ejecting passengers Kayla Whitmer (28) of St. Joseph and Courtney Barron (34) of Savannah, both of whom were seriously injured. Subsequently, the Patrol arrested Cook on a charge of DWI (Serious Physical Injury, Felony). 

On September 13th, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Department arrested Donald Boyer (81) of Sidney on charges of 4 counts Sexual Abuse of Child (Felony), Sexual Abuse (Felony), and 5 counts Incest (Felony). Bond was set at $150,000, cash only.

On September 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jaren Zerbe (19) of Gilman City in Harrison County on charges of DWI, Speeding, No Plates, No Insurance, and No Seat Belt.

On September 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Kyle Cline (39) of New Hampton in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Speeding, and No Insurance. The Patrol also arrested Aimee Stewart (28) of New Hampton on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Charges were subsequently filed by Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt. Bond for Cline was set at $5,000, cash only. Bond for Stewart was set at $2,500, cash only.

On September 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Gail Lacox (56) of Coin (IA) in Nodaway County on charges of DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving.

On September 15th, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Department reported that they received a call regarding a disturbance in Farragut. A woman reported she was being assaulted with a baseball bat. The victim was transported to Shenandoah Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Department arrested Sylvia Hayes (47) of Farragut on charges of Attempted Murder (Felony), Willful Injury (Felony), Going Armed With Intent (Felony), and Domestic Abuse. She was being held on no bond until seen by the magistrate.

On September 15th, Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested in Florida for an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. He had been hiding out at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club for 12 hours. Secret Service agents fired at him when they saw a barrel of a gun sticking out from a thicket. He was arrested a few hours later. Mr. Trump, who was on the course playing golf at the time, was 400-500 yards away and was not harmed. Subsequently, federal charges were filed against Routh alleging Felon in Possession of Firearm and Possession of Firearm with Obliterated Serial Number. He faces other federal and state charges.

On September 16th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against James Gabbert (48) of Maryville alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony). Bond was set at $30,000 signature bond.

On September 17th, the Associated Press reported that rapper P. Diddy Combs was indicted in New York Federal Court on charges that from 2008 to the present, the rapper allegedly abused, threatened, and coerced women for years, in the words of the indictment, “to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct.” The AP quotes prosecutors as saying Combs beat victims so badly, their injuries sometimes took weeks to heal.

On September 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Harold Garcia (27) of Cuba in Nodaway County on a City of Maryville Warrant (Driving While Revoked), a City of Maryville Warrant (Expired Plates), a Nodaway County Traffic Warrant, and No Valid License.

On September 17th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Jack Buckman (23) of Bethany alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Speeding (79 mph), , No Insurance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On September 17th, the Southwest Valley School District in Corning reported they were made aware of a potential threat of violence via Snapchat to a student. During the investigation, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office has deemed the situation safe and no concern of threat at this time. The case is still under investigation.

On September 17th, a caller purporting to be from the US Postal Service called the Sheridan Express seeking information about the business. The Postal Service does not make automated calls to customers.

On September 17th, KMA reported that a Fremont County (IA) jury convicted Tressa Haughton (41) of Hamburg on three counts Delivery of Methamphetamine. She faces up to 45 years in prison. 

Charges listed are merely allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 





 

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